8 Most Powerful Weapons Of God In Hinduism

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 29, 2024

Gandiv (bow)

A divine bow of Arjuna, one of the Pandavas from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The bow was made by Brahma.

Parshu (Axe)

The Parashu named Vidyudabhi is the weapon of the god Shiva who gave it to Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu.

Gada (Mace)

A weapon representing power and masculinity. Used by Lord Hanuman and popularly later by Bhima and Duryodhana in duels.

Vajra (Thunderbolt)

Hard and indestructible. Powered by Indra, the god of thunder, from the bones of sage Dadhichi.

Trishul (Trident)

Infallible and cannot be stopped by anyone. It is the Iconic weapon of Shiva and Shakti.

Sudarshan Chakra

Has the power to destroy anything that comes in its path. The cosmic wheel disc of Vishnu. Last used by Krishna, and perhaps, in the future, by Kalki.

Narayanastra

Sends millions of deadly missiles simultaneously. Received from Narayana for use only once. It was last used by Ashwatthama in Kurukshetra.

Brahmastra

Capable of destroying an entire army. This weapon has the fifth head of Brahma. Used by Rama against Ravana, last used by Ashvatthama.

Brahmashirsha Astra

Manifests with four heads of Brahma at the front and is four times stronger than the normal Brahmastra.

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